Install a New Oracle F320 Flash Card (Server Power-On)
To install a new Oracle Flash Accelerator F320 PCIe Card into a supported server
when the card is hot plug inserted into an empty PCIe carrier:
Note -
Refer to the servers service manual for PCIe card installation
instructions.
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Prepare the Oracle F320 Flash Card for installation.
See Preparing the Oracle F320 Flash Card for Installation.
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Back up your data, as required, before changing your server
configuration.
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Identify a supported and available PCIe carrier in the server.
Refer to the servers service manual for PCIe carrier and slot locations in the
server.
Refer to Supported Hardware and Software in Oracle Flash Accelerator F320 PCIe Card and Oracle 3.2 TB NVMe SSD Product Notes.
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Prepare the server for service.
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Refer to the servers service manual for instructions.
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Remove the domain from active operation, as required.
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Ensure that you have already taken antistatic measures.
See ESD Safety Measures.
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Remove the carrier from the server slot.
Note -
Your server chassis might require a PCIe carrier extension for each
installed Oracle Flash Accelerator F320 PCIe Card to facilitate air flow.
Your server chassis might contain a card carrier or other configuration.
Refer to the servers service manual for PCIe card installation instructions.
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Record the serial number of the Oracle F320 Flash Card, and the PCIe slot
number where the card will be installed.
This server slot information can be used later to identify Oracle F320 Flash
Cards from the console.
Refer to the servers service manual.
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Install the Oracle F320 Flash Card in the carrier.
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Unlatch and swing open the arm of the PCIe card carrier, and insert
the new Oracle F320 Flash Card until the bottom connector is firmly
seated in the carriers connector.
The card is correctly seated only when the notch at the top of the
card bracket fits around a guide post on the carrier.
![Caution Caution](graphics/caution.gif) | Caution -
Do not twist or turn the PCIe card as you insert it into the
carrier. The cards connector must be fully seated in the carriers
slot before you attempt to close the top cover.
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Note -
If the PCIe card includes a mounting screw, do not use the
mounting screw. The carrier does not accept mounting screws.
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Close the top of the carrier.
The green latch should click into place. If the top is difficult to
close, verify that the notch of the card bracket or filler panel fits
around the guide post.
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Insert the carrier into the server chassis.
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Return the server to service.
Refer to the servers service manual.
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Configure the server for the new Oracle F320 Flash Card.
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If applicable, perform any required commands for your system to
install the device driver for the new Oracle F320 Flash Card.
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If applicable, perform any required commands for your system to
recognize the new Oracle F320 Flash Card.
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Verify successful installation of the Oracle F320 Flash Card through
your systems OS.
Upon completed installation, the Oracle Flash Accelerator F320 PCIe
Card is visible to your server operating system.
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Configure the system to maximize flash technology.
Refer to the servers administration guide.